Iran responded to the announced end to US sanctions waivers for Iranian oil, saying they never considered there to be any worth or validity in US waivers in the first place, and that they remain ready to sell oil.
The Foreign Ministry said Iran remains in consultation with its
international partners on continuing the oil trade. Officials said
exports will not be “zero” under any circumstances. Of the six remaining
Iranian customers that are losing US waivers, China is the only one to
respond yet, confirming they will continue to buy.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards also issued a warning against the US or
anyone else trying to prevent Iranian ships from accessing the Strait of
Hormuz, a vital path for the oil trade. The Guards warned they are
prepared to “shut it down” if Iran isn’t allowed to use it.
The Trump Administration has demanded a path to “export to zero” to try
to cripple Iran’s economy. The reality, however, is China is a large
customer, and isn’t going anywhere, waivers or not.
Iran Dismisses End to US Waivers, Guards Threaten to Shut Hormuz
Guards warn if Iran isn't allowed to use strait, no one will
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